Warehouse Associate-Cranford, NJ

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

What part will you play?

This position is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the warehouse. This position is accountable for the warehouse's inventory accuracy, organization, and control of incoming shipments, as well as the timely, properly documented execution of outgoing shipments, including RMAs. The position entails a service-oriented approach; proactively supporting local and global project teams with all warehouse activities is required, as well as the ability to collaborate and communicate with a variety of other departments and warehouses.

What will you be doing?

• Maintain a safe and clean warehouse facility: breakdown boxes and control waste; store shipping pallets and other warehouse materials and equipment; follow procedures and inventory control processes; comply with safety policies.
• Unload and receive deliveries: process receipt and/or electronically log all incoming packages, based on disposition. Qualify equipment/materials and store according to warehouse layout and project specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies utilizing RF/ Scan Gun
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Receives and processes all defective parts returned for replacement or credit.
• Weigh, and label outbound shipments, including small package and freight shipments. Recommend cost-effective shipping procedures to staff members. Call for couriers in response to staff requests and notify appropriate project teams when incoming courier correspondence is received.
• Ensure that outbound shipping requests are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with project specifications, as well as Diversified shipping and inventory control procedures. Confirm all documentation and data entry is complete and accurate before releasing the shipment.
• Work with Inventory Control, Project, and Purchasing teams to process RMA shipments in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure proper documentation and procedures are followed.
• This position is required to deliver products and materials to job sites and between buildings

Complexity:

• This is a position that requires specific training for our ERP systems and processes. Once learned it is a relatively routine process from day to day.

Decision Making Authority:

• This job works within tight processes and existing systems. There is little authority to work outside of existing protocol.

Physical Working Environment:

• Ability to stand, kneel, and crouch for long periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds, as needed
• Ability to work in high places and in small cramped places
• Ability to work in hot, humid places as well as cold places for extended periods

What do we require from you?

Education/Certifications:

• High school graduate/GED or equal
  
• One or more years working in a warehouse environment preferred
  
• Ability to read, write and speak English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
  
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  

Required/Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Relevant warehouse, operations, and inventory management experience
  
• Forklift operation experience is preferred
  
• Possess good driving record and the ability to make deliveries using company vehicle when needed
  
• Forklift training is required (not all facilities have fork lifts)
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  
• Knowledge of US Postal regulations required,
  
• Knowledge of UPS and FedEx regulations required
  
• Inventory Control experience required
  
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously to customers and partners, both internal and external